Originally Posted by
Skipness One Foxtrot
It's the E290 that flies to LCY, not the longer E295. If the Airbus A320 was a serious contender then surely BA would be the first to evaluate one, but they never did. Even the A319 would be decidedly large for the extended Eastern apron.
The E295 is/will be certificated for LCY and they expect KLM to start using it in the near future.
https://simpleflying.com/1st-embraer...-city-airport/
https://www.embraercommercialaviatio...-city-airport/
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The visit, in anticipation of the aircraft’s certification for steep approach into London City at the end of this year…While the immediate focus is certification, we are hopeful that we will see the first E195-E2 in operation next year with KLM which will be real cause of celebration.”